JMU Women’s Tennis Signs Sierra Vagi for 2026-27 Season

HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison Head Coach Tyson Thomas announced the signing of Sierra Vagi to an aid agreement, and she will join the women's tennis program in the fall of 2026.

A native of Glen Allen, Va., Vagi is a five-star recruit who is one of the top players in the Commonwealth of the Virginia after posting winning ledgers at multiple national events.

"We are thrilled to be adding Sierra to the team next year," Thomas said. "We got to know Sierra before seeing her play and knew her values, work ethic and ambitions aligned with what we're building here. Once we saw her play, looking at her athleticism and ball striking, we were sold immediately. To top it all off, she is a Virginia kid, and it's always a goal of ours to attract some of the best players in the region. We can't wait to get Sierra to campus and are sure she's going to have an amazing career as a Duke!"

Sierra Vagi | 5-6 | Glen Allen, Va. | Laural Springs School

Five-star recruit who ranked as high as #36 nationally and #2 in Virginia for the class of 2026
Holds a 9.25 UTR and had an RPI as high as #3 by Tennis Recruiting.net
Posted winning records at the USTA National Hard Court Championships, National Caly Court Championships and Junior Orange Bowl International Championship.
Semifinalists at the ITF Level J60 in South Carolina
Richmond City Women's Open Singles Champion
Defeated numerous Division I players at various UTR tournaments
2024 Richmond Tennis Association Ellen Smith Maloney Award for most improved girl
Honor roll student

Vagi becomes the first signee for the class of 2026.